Southern Europe is currently going through a record-breaking heatwave as countries are hit by the second “heat storm” in a week. Meanwhile, the high temperatures are affecting popular vacation spots like Croatia, Greece, Italy and Spain and are expected to continue for another week. The temperatures are so high that some areas of Greece and southern Italy are...
César Manrique Foundation was formed after renowned Spanish artist, César Manrique, was killed in a car accident at the age of 73. Nowadays, travelers can explore his wonderfully artistic home, embedded in five lava bubbles in Taro de Tahiche on the island of Lanzarote. Read on to find out more about the artist and his studio and home, on which he first started work...
A Basque artist was inspired to head out into nature and make a magical, colorful landscape in the Forest of Oma. This beautiful forest is hidden away between the Basonda and Oma Valleys in a truly lovely UNESCO-listed area. Read on to find out how this artist has gone one better than nature by creating a colorful landscape, unlike any other. The colorful Painted...
With its varied landscapes, Spain is almost a world in one country and when seeking beautiful hiking trails, visitors are spoiled for choice. From the lush, green north of the country, through to Spain’s beaches, travelers have endless destinations to choose from. However, for truly fascinating hiking trails, Cuenca Province in Castilla la Mancha, Spain is an ideal...
Tenerife is the ideal destination for travelers looking to go off the beaten path on an island adventure. Located in Spain’s Canary Islands off the coast of Africa, the island features varied landscapes, including volcanoes, beaches, forests, deserts and cities. Meanwhile, all of these are within a short driving distance of each other, for the perfect vacation in...
Spain is known for its beautiful scenery and for its art, and one place in the Cuenca Province of Castilla la Mancha spectacularly combines the two. Located next to the Buendía dam is a unique and fascinating hiking route, until anything else in Spain. In fact, the Route of the Faces, or “Ruta de las Caras” in Spanish takes hikers through an outdoor art gallery of...
German artist Wolf Vostell was a major part of the Fluxus art movement, blending various artistic disciplines and media to create a marvel in Spain. Travelers heading to Cáceres in Extremadura, Spain can experience his incredible work in a natural setting at the Vostell Malpartida Museum. Wolf Vostell and the Vostell Malpartida Museum German artist Wolf Vostell lived...
The Costa del Sol in Andalucía, southern Spain is renowned for its endless beaches, most of which have Blue Flag accreditation. The restaurants and bars offer plenty of delicious local cuisine and good wines. However, what a lot of visitors might lose out on is the pretty “Pueblos Blancos” or White Villages, located just a few miles inland. These quaint towns spread...
When it comes to summer in the Balearic Islands, many travelers flock to Mallorca and Ibiza, both excellent choices for a vacation in Spain. However, the islands’ little sister, Formentera is the perfect place for a quieter vacation with its crystal-clear waters and clean sand. Nestled in the Mediterranean Sea, Formentera is for many a popular day trip by ferry from...
The Costa del Sol in Andalucía, southern Spain is renowned for its beaches, restaurants, museums and shops. However, between Malaga City and the coastal town of Estepona, this coastline also features great animal attractions for the whole family. Here we take a look at the four best animal attractions to visit on the Costa del Sol in the summer of 2023. 1...